Lesandro Ponciano 
Lesandro Ponciano is a researcher and professor in the fields of computer science and participatory science. He earned his Ph.D. in 2015, his M.Sc. in 2011, and his B.Sc. in Information Systems in 2009, and also holds a Technical Certificate in Accounting (2004).
Ponciano has made relevant scientific contributions to distributed computing, human computation, and citizen science. His work primarily focuses on quantitative empirical research, encompassing system characterization, simulation, modeling, and evaluation based on metrics and estimates related to human factors such as trust, privacy, and explainability. His scientific achievements extend to parallel and distributed computing infrastructure for e-science, citizen science, and participatory science.
Since 2006, he has been actively engaged in research in computer science and participatory science. In 2023, he completed a one-year postdoctoral fellowship at Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. In 2026, he is serving as a visiting researcher at the Federal University of Campina Grande, focusing on participatory science and climate action.
From 2006 to 2025, he served as a professor at PUC Minas, where he taught a wide range of courses in computer science and related to Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, and Information Systems. He has been actively involved in initiatives promoting public participation in science and design, leveraging collaborative approaches to advance citizen science projects.
Ponciano is member of several professional organizations, including the Brazilian Society for the Progress of Science (SBPC) and the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC). He is also affiliated internationally with the Red Iberoamericana de Ciencia Participativa (RICAP).
Throughout his career, Ponciano has been recognized for his distinction in both teaching and research, earning accolades from students and peers alike. His ongoing work continues to contribute significantly to the fields of computer science and collaborative scientific endeavors.
E-mail address: lesandro.ponciano@proton.me
